PRO-FILES: PGA of Ontario 2023 Retailer of the Year Alex McIntyre
As Director of Golf at Essex Golf & Country Club, McIntyre was honoured by both the PGA of Ontario and PGA of Canada as Retailer of the Year in 2023.
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PRO-FILES: PGA of Ontario 2023 Junior Leader of the Year Brad Lawrence
As an Associate Golf Professional at Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Brad currently leads the Junior programs at his club, chairs an external Golf Tour in Hamilton, and balances his everyday duties at the club as well.
Judy Rankin named recipient of 2024 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism
The PGA of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism recognizes members of the media for their steadfast promotion of golf.
Keith Pelley leaving the DP World Tour to take over Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
“This role with MLSE, and the chance to be involved with my hometown sports teams in Toronto, was the one opportunity that I simply could not resist.”
Martin Slumbers to step down from the R&A by the end of 2024
The R&A Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, is to step down by the end of 2024 after what will be nine years in the role. Slumbers, 63, brought his extensive global business experience and a passion for golf to the organization. He has led […]
Golf community mourns the passing of Bob Panasik
Panasik was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2005 following an outstanding career across amateur, professional, and international golf.
PRO-FILES: PGA of Ontario Teacher of the Year Ryan Robillard
“The ability to apply the information I’ve learned and witness a student hitting the best shot they’ve ever hit, achieving their lowest score ever, or winning their first event is what motivates me to keep going”.
Voice of The Open Ivor Robson passes away at 83
For 41 years from 1975 until his final Open at St. Andrews in 2015, Robson welcomed almost 20,000 professionals at the beginning of their round.
Eleven-time PGA Tour winner Andy Bean dies at 70
At college, Bean played for the University of Florida Gators on a powerhouse team that also included future PGA TOUR players Gary Koch, Phil Hancock and Woody Blackburn,
